Zorawar

Zorawar - A very unique male name

Zorawar appeared on the charts for the first time in 2014 on position #3502. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zorawar and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zorawar? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Zorawar. The baby boy name Zorawar was given to 49 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1730 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 29,924 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zorawar peaked in popularity 2 years ago in 2024 on position 1525.

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Zorawar is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zorawar is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #786 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,201.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Zorawar is where you live.

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Zorawar origin and meaning

Punjabi, from Persian

From Persian zor, 'strength, might,' + -awar, 'possessing' — 'possessing strength, mighty'

Zorawar is a Sikh and Punjabi name of Persian construction, immortalised by Zorawar Singh, the young son of Guru Gobind Singh martyred in 1704. American use began in 2014, almost entirely in Sikh and Punjabi families, and has risen sharply since 2020. It is a name with genuine historical and religious weight in its community.

Attested etymology

Zorawar is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Zorawar, pop culture references for the name Zorawar and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Zorawar

We've found the following names that sound similar to Zorawar, sorted by popularity.

Zachary / Zackary / Zachariah / Zachery / Zackery / Zechariah / Zaire / Zyaire / Zahir / Zakary /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Even more about Zorawar

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Zorawar a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zorawar?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ZOR-uh-war · /ˈzɔːrəwɑːr/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Zoravar — An alternative transliteration of the same name

Famous bearers

• Zorawar Singh — Second youngest son of Guru Gobind Singh, martyred at Fatehgarh Sahib and revered in Sikhism (1696–1705) Historical

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A powerful, honour-laden name with a clear 'strength' meaning and deep Sikh significance.

Worth knowing

• Outside Sikh and Punjabi communities it is unfamiliar and will need spelling and context.